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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

735 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 32 of 37

Returned Soldiers Make Good in Dried Fruits Industry

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 1

Commenting on the position of the dried fruits industry in Australia to-day, Mr. A. E. Hammet, publicity representative, stated it was in a…

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Old Soldier Dies Found Dead in Bed

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 3

James ("Jock") Turnbull. aged 71, of Rawson-street. Aberdare, was found dead in bed by his son this morning…

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Graves of Unknown Soldiers CANBERRA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 3

Information which might lead to the identification of the remains of two Australian soldiers is sought by the…

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War Service Homes

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 3

During the financial year 1936-37 the sum of £200,000 was made available for expenditure on the granting of new loans for assistance under the…

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Voice of Women in Opposition to War Aims of New Party

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 1

The horrors of Abyssinia, China, and Spain would never have occurred if the voice of women could have become articulate, said Mrs…

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Definition of Returned Soldier

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 9

At a general meeting of members a letter read from State headquarters referred to the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Preference Act as applied to…

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The Sharpe Case Discussion at Returned Soldiers' Meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 8

The case of Mr H. S. Sharpe, a former employee of the Municipal Council's electricity staff, was revived at the monthly meeting of…

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War Unlikely French Visitor's Views SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 November 1937 · page 1

Mr. N, P. Remond, vice-president of the French Chamber of Commerce said on arrival by the A watea to-ay that no great war would upset world…

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The War in China Doomed Battalion Ordered to Withdraw

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 November 1937 · page 2

Acting, on orders from the Chinese Dictator (General Chiang Kai-shek), who realised that its defence would not fulfil any useful purpose, the remnant of the "Lost Battalion" abandoned Shanghai's Alcazar just before dawn yesterday…

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The War in China. Doomed Battalion Ordered to Withdraw

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

Acting on orders from the Chinese Dictator (General Chiang Kai-shek), who realised that its defence would not fulfil any useful purpose, the…

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Grim Fate. in Spanish War. Basque Civilians. "Thousands Executed."

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 3

The representative in London of the Basque Government is authority for the statement that thousands of Basque civilians have been executed since…

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Retured Soldiers' Club. Last Night's Meeting

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Retuner Soldiers' Club was held last night. Mr. A. Peachey (president) presided…

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Future of Returned Soldiers' Club. Lack of Interest Displayed. "Work Left to the Few."

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

In the course of a discussion at the Returned Soldiers' Club held last night several speakers referred to the difficulties encountered…

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Returned Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the West Maitland sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association will be held in the Club rooms to-night at 8 o'clock…

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No Preference Continuity of Work Returned Men Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 November 1937 · page 9

Deciding an important question submitted to him, Mr. Justice Owen, in Supreme Court Chambers, ruled that alter a returned soldier had…

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Heavy Fighting Chinese Gain Ground Shansi War Zone Shanghai, November 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 November 1937 · page 1

According to reports from Nanking two crack divisions of the Chinese 8th Army reoccupied Niangize Pass, the eastern gateway…

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MUSWELLBROOK Returned Soldiers Armistice Day Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 November 1937 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the local branch of the Returned Soldiers' Club, speakers deplored the apathy of members generally, and…

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Returned Soldiers No Preference in Continuity of Employment

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 November 1937 · page 2

In determining an important question submitted to him, Mr Justice Owen. in Supreme Court Chambers, Sydney, yesterday afternoon, ruled…

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Felt in Malaya Sino-Japanese War SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 2

The effects of the Sino-Japanese war are being felt in Malaya, according to Mr. M. Brooke, superintendent of a Malayan tin mine, who arrived here…

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PREFERENCE Returned Soldiers' Act Points in Doubt Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 10

Discussing the decision of Mr. Justice Owen that the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Employment Act of 1919. while providing that preference…

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